Italians want to know where former Slovenian international Armin Bačinović has gone: “In football, it’s not just talent that counts, it’s also the head…”
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When Maurizio Zamparini, the sadly deceased former president of Palermo, brought two footballers from Maribor to the hot Sicily, many were convinced after their initial months on the “mafia island” that Armin Bačinović was a real hit! While Josip Iličić took some time to make a name for himself on the Italian peninsula, Armin Bačinović immediately commanded the midfield for Palermo and, at one point, was even considered one of the hottest players in Serie A!
When he was at his peak form, there were even whispers of interest from Chelsea and Manchester United! However, this star, which shone so unexpectedly, quickly faded. Armin Bačinović danced on the main stage for only a short time, becoming more distant from the spotlight season after season, and before turning thirty, he vanished almost without a trace.
Exactly 10 years after Bačinović’s departure from the Renzo Barbera stadium, Italian media sought out Amir Ružnić, Bačinović’s former agent, to inquire about the now 34-year-old retired footballer. “After his first year in Italy, Armin Bačinović was rated even higher than Josip Iličić,” Amir Ružnić highlighted this fact, adding: “It seemed he could be even better than Josip. Then he stepped away from football at twenty-nine. In football, talent alone isn’t enough; your mindset is crucial. In my opinion, he could have achieved much more in his career..“
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